Boys & Girls Club @ Oak Orchard
31550 OAK ORCHARD RD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects 1 injury report on file. The structural rating also includes Delaware's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Delaware caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 158
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jul 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Staff #1 needs administration of medication certification.
- Lesson Plans74U
Ensure weekly opportunities for food exploration or health habits are documented on the lesson plan. (This was corrected at the visit when lead staff
Jul 22, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Personnel Files30U
Ensure staff files are complete. One member of staff needs a letter of eligibility on file. Two members of staff need service letter attempts.
- Indoor Space49U
Ensure the facility is maintained and equipped in compliance. Repair the wall around the paper towel holder in the men's and ladies' restrooms. Repair
- Activity Schedule76U
Ensure a daily schedule and monthly activity plan are posted for School-age classrooms.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Reported injuries (Lifetime)
- 1
- 0.6% of licensed capacity
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